Reference: Felony arrest – Assault with weapon

On Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 9:11 a.m., the following individual was arrested by the Portsmouth Police Department as the result of an investigation of an alleged burglary and aggravated assault at a residence on Greenleaf Ave. in Portsmouth

Rivais is alleged to have forced his way into the apartment at about 2:40 a.m. today where he subsequently assaulted the resident and a guest. Reportedly a weapon resembling a crow bar was used during the assault

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Portsmouth Police Bureau of Investigative Services at 436-2511, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 431-1199 or 207-439-1199, or through their website at www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org.